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• posted: Apr. 08, 2021

Why can Eagles see up to 4-5 times farther than humans?    There are many small differences between eagle eyes and human eyes making them one of the only animals to Read More

• posted: Apr. 06, 2021

Another set of fun facts! Did you know?  People generally read 25% slower from a computer screen compared to paper. The muscles in the eye are 100 times stronger than they need to Read More

• posted: Apr. 01, 2021

Ocular Toxoplasmosis is the most common cause of eye inflammation in the world. While it can be congenital, most humans acquire Toxoplasmosis by eating raw or uncooked food, or by Read More

• posted: Mar. 30, 2021

What are some styles you’d like to see come back? Read More

• posted: Mar. 25, 2021

Spring is here! To celebrate, we are running a promo: BOGO 50% off select frames, while supplies last. Come on in to speak with an associate for details. Read More

• posted: Mar. 18, 2021

In a very basic form, eyes are thought to have first developed in animals around 550 million years ago!You see with your brain, not your eyes. Our eyes function like Read More

• posted: Mar. 16, 2021

It's time to leave the pack and create your own style at Eye Care Center of Ocala, where your vision is our first priority.  Stay silly, friends! Read More

• posted: Mar. 11, 2021

Contact lens overwear isn't just unsanitary, it can lead to complex issues that aren't simply irritating, they could significantly affect your vision! While contact lenses are a convenient form of Read More

• posted: Mar. 04, 2021

The answer is: muscles!  There are tiny muscles in the iris (the colored part of the eye) which control the size of your pupil. Your pupils will dilate (get bigger) to Read More

• posted: Mar. 02, 2021

Eye color is determined by the amount of melanin pigment in the iris, the colored part of the eyes. The more pigment in the eye the darker the color will Read More

• posted: Feb. 26, 2021

Cytomegalovirus retinitis is a serious viral infection of the retina, the inner layer of nerve cells lining the back of the eye that senses light and sends images to our Read More

• posted: Feb. 23, 2021

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among older Americans. The good news is that new treatments have dramatically changed the course of this disease over the Read More

• posted: Feb. 18, 2021

Prolonged exposure to the blue light that is emitted  from devices such as smartphones, tablets and computers can lead to eye strain and possibly dry eyes. There are many things Read More

• posted: Feb. 16, 2021

Suffering from dry eyes? Eye drops aren’t giving you the relief you need? Perhaps punctual plugs are the option for you.Punctual plugs are small devices that are placed in the Read More

• posted: Feb. 11, 2021

And what can I expect?Nystagmus is an uncontrolled and involuntary movement of the eyes. The eyes appear to wobble or shake and is caused by a disturbance in the visual Read More

• posted: Feb. 09, 2021

One of the issues amongst those wearing corrective eyewear during a pandemic is fog. When we wear a mask, warm breath can come through the top edges which allows this Read More